Geometryhard · Past Paper
In a right triangle, the length of the median to the hypotenuse is 5 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
A5 cm
B7.5 cm
C10 cm
D12.5 cm
✓ Correct Answer: C — 10 cm
The median to the hypotenuse of a right triangle is exactly half the length of the hypotenuse.
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